Jean de La Rochebrochard Joins Cassius VC as Partner
Jean de La Rochebrochard , a prominent French investor, has announced his new role as a partner at the US-based early-stage VC firm CassiusDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. Known for leading French billionaire Xavier Niel’s pre-seed and seed-stage investments throughKima Ventures, De La Rochebrochard will work alongside Cassius founder Emmanuel SeugéDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → to deploy the firm’s third $50 million fund, with plans for a fourth in 2026. Cassius, launched by former Coca-Cola executive Seugé in 2017, focuses on seed-stage investments across North America and Europe, backing notable startups like Sorare and Amo.
De La Rochebrochard, who has been managing Kima Ventures since its launch in 2015, will maintain his role at the firm, which invests in up to 100 startups annually with €150k tickets. Kima has backed prominent companies such as Alan, Payfit, and Poolside. Previously, he co-founded French VC firm NewwaveDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → with Pia D’IribarneDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, but left under contentious circumstances in 2024, following disagreements with D’Iribarne .
Source: Sifted
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